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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4: Chapter II, "Mother and Son" Pages 65-81.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Kyoko's objection to Gohtaro's plan to travel back into the past?
(a) She believes that it is unnatural to try to subvert the normal flow of time.
(b) She thinks it will be alarming for his friend.
(c) She does not believe it is really possible.
(d) She thinks he is not being honest with himself about what he hopes to achieve.

2. Which best describes Shuichi's reaction when he returns from the restroom and sees the much-older Gohtaro?
(a) Frightened.
(b) Thrilled.
(c) Amused.
(d) Hostile.

3. Besides the obvious age differences, what is the only thing that has changed in the café when Gohtero returns to the past?
(a) The customers that were there that day are absent.
(b) The times on the antique clocks are synchronized.
(c) The sepia light is gone, replaced by strong white light.
(d) There is traditional music playing in the background.

4. What is Kyoko's reaction to Kazu asking about her brother?
(a) She is anxious.
(b) She is startled.
(c) She is irritated.
(d) She is embarrassed.

5. What is Kiyoshi Manda's job?
(a) Emergency room physician.
(b) Homicide detective.
(c) Social worker.
(d) Firefighter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What error does Gohtaro almost make when he sees how red Shuichi's eyes are after Shuichi understands that Gohtaro has come back in time?

2. What is Kinuyo's interpretation of Kazu's intentions in adding the stirrer to Yukio's cup and asking him to pass on her regards to his mother?

3. Why does Kiyoshi feel unsure about what to get his wife for her birthday?

4. During the conversation between Kazu and Kyoko, what is Kiyoshi doing?

5. After congratulating Haruka on her marriage, what does Shuichi do next?

(see the answer key)

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